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Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 11:19:14 -0700
From: Naomi K. Young <Naomi.Young@NAU.EDU>
Subject: Position opening -- Flagstaff, AZ

                  NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
                 ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL POSITION

The Cline Library at Northern Arizona University invites
applications for:  Acquisitions Librarian. Under the
direction of the Head of Bibliographic Services, manages
four full time employees in all aspects of monographic,
serial, and non-book acquisitions, recognizing and
appreciating their multicultural differences and needs.
Formulates policy and procedures for an integrated Library
system (Innovative Interfaces).  Works with the Head of
Collection Development on fund management.  Participates in
the departmental management group. Participates in
collection development.  Participates on library committees;
represents the Library, as appropriate, in campus, state,
and regional meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:  REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS;
Minimum 3 years (pre- and/or post-MLS) experience in library
acquisitions, including at least 2 years of supervisory
experience that demonstrated appreciation for diversity
issues.  Current knowledge of the book trade, serials
acquisitions, and electronic information products.
Experience with vendor negotiation.  Experience with an
automated library system.  Demonstrated ability to interact
productively with all members of the Library team in problem
solving, work flow analysis, and decision- making while
respecting cultural differences.  Experience in resolving
issues in an environment supportive of change.  Strong
commitment to library service.  Strong interest in emerging
technologies and their use in bibliographic control.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. DESIRED:
Experience with approval plans.

Send resume, letter of application addressing each
qualification above, and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of three references to: Maggie Horn, Head of
Bibliographic Services, Cline Library, Northern Arizona
University, Box 6022, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Minimum salary is
$32,000. The closing date for receipt of applications is
August 31, 1997.

Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, a city of 52,000
people at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounded by the
Coconino National Forest.  While we are the academic center for all
northern Arizona and the Colorado Plateau we also serve 4,000 students at
7 distance learning locations in southern and central Arizona. NAU has a
growing minority student population and is committed to Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action; we welcome Minorities, Women, Persons with
Disabilities, and Veterans willing to make a commitment to NAU's mission
of cultural diversity.

Naomi Young             nyoung@azaccess.com

http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~nky